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Delicious navy bean soup served in a bowl

navy beans

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Discover a delicious navy bean soup recipe that's hearty, nutritious, and easy to make! Perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 1 cup White navy beans Soaked overnight.
Broth and Vegetables
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth Flavorful base for the soup.
  • 2 medium Fresh carrots Chopped.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
Fats and Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing.
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves Aromatic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Herb for seasoning.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Essential seasonings.
Optional Toppings
  • to taste Fresh parsley For garnish.
  • to taste Lemon juice For brightness.

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For cooking the soup.
  • 1 Bowl For soaking the beans.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the beans in a large bowl of water overnight or for at least 6-8 hours.
Cooking
  1. Drain and rinse the beans. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes. Add soaked beans and broth, season with bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until beans are tender. Remove bay leaves and mash some beans for creaminess if desired. Serve with parsley or lemon juice.

Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
200 5g 10g 30g